Driving for Education Golf Tournament

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Up on the top shelf in our storage room, I have a box full of old blue calculators. The same style I used as an elementary school student, this classroom set (used, from ebay) was my  biggest splurge when I began teaching school ten years ago. (And though I haven't taught for several years, somehow I've grown attached to that set!) 

The Cache Education Foundation has a Tools for Schools grant program set up where they offer teachers 'mini-grants' of up to $200 to purchase lasting classroom supplies -- things like my favorite blue calculators. Applicants describe the project they have in mind, the materials required, and the expected learning outcomes for students. What a great oppurtunity to help teachers equip their classrooms with meaningful learning tools!

Next Tuesday, the Cache Education Foundation will be hosting their annual 'Driving for Education' golf tournament at Birch Creek golf course in Smithfield. This event helps to raise awareness for the foundation as well as raise funds for the Tools for Schools  program. Come and enjoy a day of golf, great food, and fun prizes while supporting Cache County schools. 

Driving for Education Golf Tournament

Birch Creek Golf Course

Tuesday, August 5th

more information from Cache Education Foundation 

YSA Global Youth Council

Have you heard of Youth Service America? YSA is an organization dedicated to improving communities by encouraging young people to get involved with service.  Their vision is a culture where youth are committed to a lifetime of service, learning, leadership, and achievement. To achieve this they organize large-scale campaigns, offer grants for youth-led service projects, provide resources and training, and recognize exceptional youth and the service they provide. 

(One of many resources: a roadmap from YSA detailing how to turn ideas into action- more here)

Want to get involved? YSA's global youth council is accepting applications from now until August 15. Members of the Youth Council from around the world take an active role in leading a variety of YSA's activities and programs (check out a full list here). You'll represent YSA at events, promote campaigns, grants, and activities, and help create resources to encourage other youth to get involved with making a difference in the world. Apply now!

The Week in Preview 07/14 - 07/19

The Week in Preview 07/14 - 07/19

Monday-
12-1 PM: The Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theater’s singers and instrumentalists will perform their favorite pieces and previews from their upcoming season at the Logan Tabernacle and Concert Series. For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/

1:00-3:30 PM: Around the World in 80 Days continues at The Family Center with a new speaker from a different country coming each day. For more information, contact the center by emailing director@loganfamilycenter.org

1:30-2:00 PM: Artisan Aggie Cheese tasting & video presentation will consist of viewing an 8-10 minute DVD on Aggie Cheese and then sampling a few cheese varieties for a total of about 15 minutes.

6:30 pm-7:30: The Logan Library Monday Movie Night continues with a viewing of Back to the Future. This movie is rated PG. For more information about the movie and Logan Library Movie Night, go here.

Tuesday-

12-1 PM: The Cache Community Band will perform on Tuesday at the Logan Tabernacle and Concert Series. For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/

1:00-3:30 pm: Around the World in 80 Days continues at The Family Center with a new speaker from a different country coming each day. For more information, contact the center by emailing director@loganfamilycenter.org

Wednesday-

12-1 PM: Jeff Karen, organist, will perform on Tuesday at the Logan Tabernacle and Concert Series. For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/

12:30-1:30 PM: Story Time at Global Village Gifts continues on Wednesdays to bring more beautiful stories from around the world to the families of Cache Valley. 

1:00-3:30 PM: Around the World in 80 Days continues at The Family Center with a new speaker from a different country coming each day. For more information, contact the center by emailing director@loganfamilycenter.org

1:30-2:00 PM: Artisan Aggie Cheese tasting & video presentation will consist of viewing an 8-10 minute DVD on Aggie Cheese and then sampling a few cheese varieties for a total of about 15 minutes.

Thursday-

12-1 PM: Folk music continues at Logan Tabernacle and Concert Series with Craig Jessop and "The Best of Beethoven on Thursday. For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/

1:00-3:30 pm: Around the World in 80 Days continues at The Family Center with a new speaker from a different country coming each day. For more information, contact the center by emailing director@loganfamilycenter.org

Friday-

ALL DAY- WASH CACHE VALLEY CLEAN: Join Us with The Child & Family Support Center in an effort to WASH CACHE VALLEY CLEAN!

Automatic Washes All Day

Hand Washes 10 am- 2 pm

We are asking all businesses to help by having a Car Wash at their location and donating

your Car Wash proceeds from that day> We will be working with different vendors to get donations to help pull this off

Be a part of this community event and host a car wash to support the CFSC

12-1 PM: Michelle Broadbent, soprano, will perform ay the Logan Tabernacle and Concert Series. For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/

1:00-3:30 PM: Around the World in 80 Days continues at The Family Center with a new speaker from a different country coming each day. For more information, contact the center by emailing director@loganfamilycenter.org

Saturday-

9 AM- 1 PM: Alternative Energy Day at Cache Valley Gardeners' Market

1:30-2:00 PM:Artisan Aggie Cheese tasting & video presentation will consist of viewing an 8-10 minute DVD on Aggie Cheese and then sampling a few cheese varieties for a total of about 15 minutes.

9 AM- 12 PM PM: Home Depot's Kids' Club continues 

10 AM - 2 PM-  Family 1st Saturdays @ the Museum (Guatemala)- Join us on the first Saturday of each month from 10am-2pm as we explore a new country and culture. Learn traditional dances, listen to music, eat authentic food, and make tons of fun hands-on arts and crafts projects! 

11:30 AM- 2:00 PM: The next in a series of community meals hosted by “Loaves and Fishes”. These meals are held every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Logan’s First Presbyterian Church (corner of Center Street and 2nd West) and is free to the public.

12 PM- 1 PM: Contact Dr. B. C. Sun at littlebloomsbury@aol.com for Fair Art Show Teen Leadership Camp. 

For more information on all events listed here, check out our two awesome Calendars:

Cache Valley Volunteer Center Service Opportunities

Cache Valley Family Freebies

A thank you to Logan's Pioneers

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"The man who could shovel the most dirt or cut the most hay or grain, or bring the largest load of logs or wood from the canyon was the hero of the community in those times… the heroes were also those women who could cook, sew, keep a house clean and neat, and assist in times of need in fieldwork and doing chores."

 I've been reading a history of Logan, and have been so impressed with just how much Logan's early pioneers were able to accomplish. Building the Logan tabernacle and temple were major accomplishments that have become lasting hallmarks to those early settlers. But they also constructed canals, created a highway through Logan Canyon, and helped each other with all sorts of daily needs like taking turns guarding the town's horses and livestock, building fences, cutting hay and gathering donations to help those in need.

Though our work and the service we give differs greatly from that of the pioneers, today's heroes are still very much like those of Logan's early days. It is those people who do the work that needs to be done, and do it the best they can. Often the service we give to those around us comes from just doing our job and doing it well.

Of course, if you feel like doing even more, there are always opportunities to get involved and make a difference outside of your every day work too!

CVVC Family Freebie Calendar – A Tool for All Cache Valley Families

We are two thirds into the summer break and families all over the Cache Valley are looking for new ways to entertain the kids without spending a lot of cash.  Our Family Freebie Calendar is packed full of Fun Family Activities all year!

Most activities are completely free of charge, and all are family friendly entertainment opportunities.  The week of July 21^st includes the Concert Series at the Logan Tabernacle, Movie Night at the Logan Library, Around the World in 80 Days, Chinese Cultural Exploration Workshops, and the County Fair Art Show Teen Leadership Camp!

August is already filling up with events that include Artisan Cheese Tasting, a free Cooking Class, a Nature Night, a teen craft event and a Kids Club!  With so many wonderful activities to get your family out of the house without denting your wallet, you should make the CVVC Freebie Calendar part of your regular website stops each week.  Check back frequently for updates!

If you know of a FREE or ‘almost’ FREE family oriented activity happening in Cache Valley, send us an email with information about the event: info@cachevalleyvolunteercenter.org

You Got Served

Did you get 'served?'   The Cache Valley Volunteer Center offers an up-to-date list of volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups,  families, teens and kids.  Check out our listings to find out how you can pay it forward.

The Utah Commission on Service & Volunteerism has created a new program to help encourage service in Utah's communities. The idea is simple -- serve your community (a friend, a neighbor, an organization…), then offer the challenge to someone else.

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of UServeUtah, the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism and recognizing that community engagement improves the quality of  life of citizens and contributes significantly to our state's economic growth and prosperity, Governor Gary Herbert has declared 2014 a year of service in Utah.

Utah and Cache Valley need your skills and experience to keep our community strong, so how will YOU serve? Start by visiting our website to find an opportunity near you. Another way to make an impact is to encourage those around you to volunteer. Chec out the state's "You Got Served! Pay it Forward!" campaign. It's a fun way to get your friends and family excited about volunteering too!

However, you choose to serve in our community we hope you will join the 20th Anniversary celebration by taking the Governor's challenge personally and making 2014 a year of service!

The Week in Preview 07/14 - 07/19

Monday-
12-1 PM: The Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theater’s singers and instrumentalists will perform their favorite pieces and previews from their upcoming season at the Logan Tabernacle and Concert Series. For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/

1:00-3:30 PM: Around the World in 80 Days continues at The Family Center with a new speaker from a different country coming each day. For more information, contact the center by emailing director@loganfamilycenter.org

1:30-2:00 PM: Artisan Aggie Cheese tasting & video presentation will consist of viewing an 8-10 minute DVD on Aggie Cheese and then sampling a few cheese varieties for a total of about 15 minutes.

6:30 pm-7:30: The Logan Library Monday Movie Night continues with a viewing of WallE. This movie is rated PG. For more information about the movie and Logan Library Movie Night, go here.

Tuesday-

12-1 PM: Brad Ottesen & Maumi Matsen, viola & piano,  will perform on Tuesday at the Logan Tabernacle and Concert Series. For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/

1:00-3:30 pm: Around the World in 80 Days continues at The Family Center with a new speaker from a different country coming each day. For more information, contact the center by emailing director@loganfamilycenter.org

Wednesday-

12-1 PM: Sue Baker, soprano, will perform on Tuesday at the Logan Tabernacle and Concert Series. For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/

12:30-1:30 PM: Story Time at Global Village Gifts continues on Wednesdays to bring more beautiful stories from around the world to the families of Cache Valley. 

1:00-3:30 PM: Around the World in 80 Days continues at The Family Center with a new speaker from a different country coming each day. For more information, contact the center by emailing director@loganfamilycenter.org

1:30-2:00 PM: Artisan Aggie Cheese tasting & video presentation will consist of viewing an 8-10 minute DVD on Aggie Cheese and then sampling a few cheese varieties for a total of about 15 minutes.

7:00-8:30 PM: A free cooking class on grapefruit will be offered at the Cache Valley Administration Multi-Purpose Room

Thursday-

12-1 PM: Folk music continues at Logan Tabernacle and Concert Series with Cinnamon Creek on Thursday. For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/

1:00-3:30 pm: Around the World in 80 Days continues at The Family Center with a new speaker from a different country coming each day. For more information, contact the center by emailing director@loganfamilycenter.org

7:00-8:00 PM: Emergency Preparedness Classes are held the 3rd Thursday of every month at 640 N 200 E in Smithfield (Relief Society Room).

Friday-

12-1 PM: Margie and Irv, a voice and piano duo will perform ay the Logan Tabernacle and Concert Series. For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/

1:00-3:30 PM: Around the World in 80 Days continues at The Family Center with a new speaker from a different country coming each day. For more information, contact the center by emailing director@loganfamilycenter.org

1:30-2:00 PM: Artisan Aggie Cheese tasting & video presentation will consist of viewing an 8-10 minute DVD on Aggie Cheese and then sampling a few cheese varieties for a total of about 15 minutes.

Saturday-

9 AM- 1 PM: Alternative Energy Day at Cache Valley Gardeners' Market

11:30 AM- 2:00 PM: The next in a series of community meals hosted by “Loaves and Fishes”. These meals are held every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Logan’s First Presbyterian Church (corner of Center Street and 2nd West) and is free to the public.

12 PM- 1 PM: Contact Dr. B. C. Sun at littlebloomsbury@aol.com for Fair Art Show Teen Leadership Camp. 

2 PM- 3PM: Chinese Cultural Workshops continue with sharing of inspirational life experiences at Little Bloomsbury By the Creek, 181 North 200 East, Logan

For more information on all events listed here, check out our two awesome Calendars:

Cache Valley Volunteer Center Service Opportunities

Cache Valley Family Freebies

What service means to me as an American

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My kids and I are spending our days this week with red, white, and blue projects and star-spangled flag activities. Our fridge is getting stocked for a weekend barbecue, and plans are in the works for fireworks and parades. The kids have been learning to sing 'Fifty Nifty United States' and it has become the soundtrack to our summer days.  In the midst of all the fun, conversations are popping up over breakfast, craft projects, and car rides. 'I'm so happy to live in America' or 'Isn't it great that we have so much freedom to choose what we want to do?'

A friend recently told a story of living abroad years ago. He and a friend were looking for a way to serve in their small community when they came across an old  wall overgrown with bamboo. They went to the city officials to get permission to work on clearing the space, and were met with confusion and suspicion. 'Why would you want to do this for us?' was the general idea.

I think that one of the great blessings of living in our country is the culture of service.  Every day I see neighbors, friends, and strangers here in Cache Valley offering service to one another - usually without giving it a second thought.  What a wonderful area we live in.

Because of my husband's work, we've had many opportunities over the past several years to spend time in New York City.  While he works, my kids and I explore and enjoy the sights and sounds and wonders of the city so unlike our own. As our family has grown, our recent trips have left me wondering if I wasn't one of the most unique sights to see in the big city (a young mom with 4 young children!)  And yet, each time we visit I am amazed at how quickly the strangers that I encounter there go out of there way to help me and my family.  Carrying a stroller up the subway steps, giving a smile or a kind remark to a tired child, giving up seats on the train, holding an elevator, offering directions, opening doors and holding them for our full parade of children to pass through. And all of this service, again, without a moment's pause.

With this week's celebrations and festivities, I'm so grateful to live in America. And I'm grateful for the examples of service great and small that make our country - with it's  big cities and small towns -  a such a wonderful place.